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Sources of Qur'anic Studies

Course Description: This course covers the most important writings on various sciences of the Holy Quran and how to benefit from them, demonstrating their significance in enriching Quranic studies and their close connections to each other. The researcher will learn about the historical progression of Quranic studies sources.

Credits: 2

Objectives of the course :

To enable the researcher to optimally benefit from Quranic study sources, employ them correctly in their research, distinguish between them, and know the strengths and weaknesses of those sources.

Course outputs :

Knowledge and understanding:
To clearly and expertly explain the most important ancient and modern works and references in each field of Quranic studies covered.
To review the most important indexes, search methods, and indexing via catalogs and websites in the field of Quranic studies
Skills:
To apply advanced skills and techniques in accessing books and research in Quranic studies
To compare multiple sources in each of the studied Quranic studies disciplines.
To evaluate books and scientific research in the specialization of the Quran and its sciences.
Values, autonomy and responsibility:
To practice teamwork and lead the team effectively and positively
To adhere to the etiquette of dialogue, the ethics of the researcher, and scientific integrity in their research
To be independent in the professional and research aspects, taking full responsibility for their work.

Additional information:

Course Topics:
1) Handbooks and Indexes of Quranic Studies:
Its importance.
B- Its types.
The most famous works in it.
2) Books of Asbab al-Nuzul (Reasons for Revelation):
The first to write in this field.
B. Its most famous works.
Contemporary studies in this art.
3) Books on the Meanings of the Quran and its Rarities:
First to write in this science.
b- Its most famous works.
Contemporary studies in this art.
4) Drawing and Adjustment Books:
First to write in this science.
b- Its most famous works.
Contemporary studies in this art.
5) Books of Counting Verses:
First to write in this science.
b- Its most famous works.
Contemporary studies in this art.
6) Tajweed Books
First to write in this science.
b- Its most famous works.
Contemporary studies in this art.
7) The Book of Abrogation:
First to write in this science.
b- Its most famous works.
Contemporary studies in this art.
8) Books of Similar Words and Parallel Meanings:
First to write in this science.
b- Its most famous works.
Contemporary studies in this art.
9) The Book of the Ambiguities of the Quran:
First to write in this science.
b- Its most famous works.
Contemporary studies in this art.
10) Books on the science of occasions:
First to write in this science.
b- Its most famous works.
Contemporary studies in this art.
11) Books on problematic and similar wording:
First to write in this science.
b- Its most famous works.
Contemporary studies in this art.
12) Books of Waqf and Ibtida:
First to write in this science.
b- Its most famous works.
Contemporary studies in this art.
13) Quranic Orientalist Studies Books:
First to write in this science.
b- Its most famous works.
Contemporary studies in this art.
14) Electronic Sources for Quranic Studies.

Last updated: 2026-06-15